Breaking News: Princess Charlotte’s Surprising Reaction to Prince Harry’s Son, Archie

In an adorable and candid moment that has captured the hearts of royal watchers worldwide, Princess Charlotte was left stunned upon meeting her cousin, Prince Harry’s son, Archie, for the very first time.

According to onlookers, Charlotte’s eyes widened in amazement as she laid eyes on Archie, her cousin who had returned to the UK with Harry. She was particularly struck by one feature, exclaiming, “He has such unusual hair!”

The young princess’s remark quickly became a viral moment, with people across the globe commenting on the innocence and wonder of her reaction. Archie, with his distinctive red hair, has often been a point of fascination due to his striking resemblance to both his father, Prince Harry, and his late grandmother, Princess Diana.

This family reunion, though private, has sparked a renewed sense of connection among the royal family, with Charlotte’s curiosity about her cousin highlighting the innocence and joy that family moments can bring.

The meeting between the cousins comes after a long period of distance between Prince Harry and the rest of the royal family, making this interaction even more special for those involved. Despite the public interest, insiders describe the moment as sweet and entirely natural, with both children getting to know each other as family should.

As the royal family continues to navigate their often-complex relationships, this innocent and pure moment between Charlotte and Archie offers a glimpse of the familial bonds that endure, regardless of the headlines.

The royal family started 2025 with a surprising reunion that no one saw coming. Prince Harry made a dramatic return to Buckingham Palace, bringing along his son Archie, now 6 years old, marking their first formal appearance as part of the royal fold since stepping back from their duties in 2020.

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A Long-Awaited Homecoming

The return to Buckingham Palace was an emotional moment for the royal family, with many eager to reconnect with Archie. Having grown up away from the public eye in California, Archie’s reintroduction to royal life was both joyful and bittersweet.

The reunion was part of what sources describe as Prince Harry’s efforts to rebuild bridges with his family after years of strained relationships and public disagreements. It also served as an opportunity for Archie to experience the heritage and traditions of his royal lineage for the first time in years.

Archie’s Hair Sparks Buzz

What caught everyone’s attention during this emotional reunion wasn’t just Archie’s presence—it was his hair. Royal watchers were left stunned by his thick, fiery red locks, bearing an uncanny resemblance to his father’s childhood appearance.

“Archie is the spitting image of Harry at that age, right down to the vibrant hair color,” an insider revealed. “It was a striking moment for the family to see how much he mirrors Harry in his youth.”
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The young royal’s hairstyle added an extra layer of fascination, with some noting how his modern, playful cut contrasted with the traditional appearances often associated with the royal family.

Reactions from the Royal Household

The reunion reportedly caught the palace off guard, with sources suggesting that King Charles was deeply moved by the gesture. “To see Archie standing there, holding Harry’s hand, was an emotional moment for everyone,” a palace insider shared.

While Prince William and Kate Middleton welcomed the return warmly, observers noted a degree of hesitation in their interactions, reflecting the lingering tensions that have defined the brothers’ relationship in recent years.

Meghan’s Absence Raises Questions

Notably absent from the reunion was Meghan Markle, who reportedly stayed back in California with their daughter, Lilibet. This decision has fueled speculation about her role in the reconciliation process and whether further efforts to mend fences with the royal family are on the horizon.
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A Step Toward Healing?

The reunion has sparked hope among royal fans that 2025 could mark a turning point for the Windsor family. With Archie now reintroduced to the royal fold, many are optimistic that this gesture symbolizes a willingness to heal old wounds and create a brighter future for the next generation of royals.

As the family moves forward, all eyes will be on whether this emotional moment is the first step in a broader reconciliation or a one-time event. Regardless, Archie’s return to Buckingham Palace has undoubtedly set the tone for a dramatic and intriguing year ahead for the royal family.

British royal family claiming William, Prince of Wales, had made a sad announcement about his wife, Kate, Princess of Wales. The posts all read, “Prince William makes the sad announcement that leaves fans in tears: ‘My wife it’s been…’” This same text was shared on Facebook in March, too.

This rumor emerged after a March 22 video announcement in which Kate disclosed she had been diagnosed with cancer and was undergoing chemotherapy. The news followed King Charles III’s own cancer diagnosis, which was disclosed by Buckingham Palace on Feb. 5.

“In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London, and at the time, it was thought that my condition was noncancerous,” Kate said in the video. “The surgery was successful. However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present. My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy.”

Kate Middleton’s sad reality fingered by Prince William 

It’s been several months since Kate’s last official public appearance. Kensington Palace said in a statement that the Princess of Wales’ absence from the public eye is due to her recovery from a “planned abdominal surgery” on January 19. The official line from the palace is that she’ll be back soon.

Still, speculation hit a fever pitch on Monday after Kate Middleton admitted to editing a photograph Kensington Palace released of her and her children. Her admission — a statement shared on social media — only poured more fuel onto the rumor mill fire.

Worse still, the photo-editing scandal coincided with the spread of a new conspiracy theory: that Kate’s absence from the public is somehow connected to speculation Prince William had an affair with Sarah Rose Hanbury, the Marchioness of Cholmondeley, who is a friend of the Wales’ with ancestral ties to the royal family.

Kensington Palace declined to comment fueling further possibility of a relationship between Prince William and Hanbury.

However, Lady Rose Hanbury broke her silence amid rumours she had an affair with Kate Middleton’s husband, Prince William.

She spoke out over the weekend while Royal fans continued to speculate about Middleton’s disappearance from the public eye.

Hanbury told Business Insider — via her lawyers — that rumours she had an affair with William “are completely false”. But ample evidences available to reputable sources in the Royal Palace suggest otherwise.

Prince William made an appearance earlier today at a non-profit cycling organisation, looking suave and laid-back in a £130 Reiss shacket that’s flying off the shelves

The Duke of Cornwall made a public appearance today at Cycle of Life. While attending this non-profit cycling organisation, the Prince participated in various activities, from football to helping assemble bicycles. Looking suave and smart as ever, William donned an on-trend dark green ‘shacket’ that’s more affordable than you’d expect from a royal wardrobe.

But if you want to copy William’s cool attire, you’ll need to act fast; his £130 overshirt from Reiss is nearly sold out in all sizes, and only a handful of outlets still have stock. Here’s where to shop the Prince’s ensemble.

If your sizes have already flown from the virtual shelves, don’t fret; we’ve found some more budget-friendly options that are still available in a wide range of sizes.

“My Dear Grandson, You Look Just Like Your Father Harry!” – King Charles Exclaims After Meeting Harry’s Son for the First Time in Five Years: “Come, Claim Your New Title…”

In a highly emotional and heartwarming moment, King Charles was reunited with his grandson after five long years, and the monarch couldn’t help but be overcome with emotion as he gazed upon Harry’s son. “My dear grandson, you look just like your father Harry!” King Charles exclaimed, as he finally met the child for the first time in half a decade. The meeting, which had been eagerly awaited by royal insiders, marks a significant moment in the strained relationship between Prince Harry and the rest of the royal family.

The reunion took place in private, but details have begun to emerge, painting a picture of an emotional and tender moment between the King and his grandchild. The King, deeply moved by the resemblance between his grandson and Harry, was reportedly overcome with nostalgia, reflecting on the similarities between the young boy and his son, the Duke of Sussex.

The meeting also brought with it a surprise announcement: King Charles reportedly told the young boy, “Come, claim your new title…” signaling that the royal family might be ready to officially recognize Harry’s son and offer him a new role within the royal framework. The exact nature of this title remains unclear, but the gesture suggests a potential thaw in the relationship between Harry and the monarchy.

Sources close to the family suggest that this moment marks a hopeful turning point for the Sussex family and their future in the royal fold. After years of public tension, controversies, and distance, the reunion between King Charles and his grandson offers a glimpse of potential healing within the royal family.

Though the specifics of the new title have yet to be confirmed, the royal announcement has sparked widespread speculation. Could this mean a potential change in how Harry and his family are perceived by the public and the monarchy?

The moment has already become a topic of conversation among royal fans, with many expressing hope that this marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Sussexes and their relationship with King Charles and the royal family.

As the world continues to watch, the future of Harry’s family within the monarchy hangs in the balance, but the meeting with King Charles and the promise of a new title signals that, perhaps, reconciliation may be on the horizon.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are said to be ‘upset and bruised’ while ‘things are not good for them right now’ after a humiliating Vanity Fair article and the postponement of Meghan’s new Netflix show, it has been claimed

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are said to be “upset and bruised” following a scathing Vanity Fair article published last week, with claims that “things aren’t good for them right now.”

The feature, titled ‘Inside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Big Business Ambitions, 5 Years After Their Royal Exit’, scrutinised the Sussexes’ post-royal endeavours. It included allegations such as someone from Meghan’s circle exploring a potential post-divorce book deal, and assertions that Beyoncé declined an invitation to appear on Meghan’s former podcast Archetypes.

The article even speculated about Harry being comfortable with Meghan being the primary breadwinner. This has left the Royal couple feeling “upset and bruised,” according to Royal commentator Kinsey Schofield, who spoke to Sky News Australia.

Schofield revealed that the couple were particularly disturbed by the piece, stating: “It is my understanding that they are upset over it [and] I’m being told that things aren’t good for them right now, between Meghan’s show being postponed, which I’ve heard was Netflix’s idea, and just the idea that she has worked so hard to rebrand herself and here comes a very respected publication reiterating some of the nastiest claims about her.”

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She added, “So I think they are bruised and they’re sitting back trying to figure out how to process going forward.”

Recently, at an event evaluating the couple’s reaction to the LA wildfires, Ms Schofield hinted that their actions may have had an unintended consequence, failing to win over the public’s sympathy as they might have intended, according to the Mirror US. Meghan’s forthcoming series, With Love, Meghan, has been rescheduled to premiere on March 4, after initially being set to air last week, reports the Express.

Before the original launch date, Meghan released a statement explaining the delay of the eight-part series, saying: “I’m thankful to my partners at Netflix for supporting me in delaying the launch, as we focus on the needs of those impacted by the wildfires in my home state of California.”

Meghan on the cover of Vanity Fair in 2017 ( 
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Netflix has already unveiled some of the show’s guests, including Roy Choi, Mindy Kaling, and Alice Waters, with the streaming service teasing “additional acclaimed chefs and special friends.”

As the show’s producer, Meghan aims to blend “practical how-to’s and candid conversation with friends, new and old,” according to Netflix. The streaming service added: “Meghan shares personal tips and tricks, embracing playfulness over perfection, and highlights how easy it can be to create beauty, even in the unexpected. She and her guests roll up their sleeves in the kitchen, the garden, and beyond, and invite you to do the same.”

Prince William visited a charity in Liverpool that uses cycling to improve physical and mental health – and while there he let slip the trick Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis like to pull while out on bike rides

Prince William has revealed how his children like to play a cheeky trick on him while out on family bike rides.

The Prince of Wales let slip Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis’ playful prank while in Liverpool visiting a charity that helps young people from diverse backgrounds improve their physical and mental health through cycling. The organisation called Cycle of Life is supported by Children in Need and while there he helped pump up a bicycle tyre and and enjoyed a hot chocolate as he met young people who had been helped by the initiative, which was set up in 2020.

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As he tested the brakes on the bike he worked on, he said he believed the correct way to stop was to squeeze both brakes at the same time, but joked his children like to do things differently. He said: “My children quite like pulling just the back brake and sliding along. Usually, the back wheel will come past you. There is a technique.”

William was due to join a short bike ride from the centre in Princes Road, Toxteth, but it was cancelled due to heavy rain and wind. Later during his visit to Liverpool yesterday, William was mobbed by people waiting for selfies and was left starstruck by meeting former Liverpool player and manager Sir Kenny Dalglish.

The royal was engulfed by people as he left the new Tiber community and football centre on Tagus Street before making his way to a waiting car.

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He took a tour of the centre, which is due to be completed in February with the help of funding from The Royal Foundation’s community impact programme, met young people involved in fundraising for the project and joined in a game of football before meeting Sir Kenny and former Everton players Ian Snodin and Graham Stuart.

They discussed football, with William telling former Liverpool striker and manager Sir Kenny that his former team would probably “steamroll everyone” as they sit top of the Premier League before Stuart joked it could “come off the rails” when they next face Everton.

Asked about his involvement in the football game he played with young people at the centre, the prince said: “We’ll ignore that. It is the worst thing when you turn up and try to play cold.”

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Getty Images)Earlier in the day, William left train passengers shocked when he hopped on a service from London to travel to Liverpool for the day. The prince, 42, travelled north from London to Liverpool on an Avanti West Coast service and when other passengers and staff boarded the train, they were stunned to see the future King sitting in a first-class carriage.

William was said to be seen smiling as he happily chatted away to other passengers in the carriage and railway staff and when he got off the train at Liverpool Lime Street Station, he cheerily said hello to those also disembarking.

Princess Anne has spoken out for the first time about a suspected horse accident that saw her spend five nights in hospital with concussion – and the valuable life lesson she has learned

Princess Anne has broken her silence on her horror horse incident that left her in hospital – and the frightening life lesson it has taught her.

King Charles’ sister was left concussed and bruised after the suspected accident involving a horse that saw her rushed to hospital. Speaking about the terrifying incident, the princess suggested she had a lucky escape from serious injury.

And her brush with an emergency last June appears to have taught her a valuable life lesson – that “every day is a bonus”. The Princess Royal revealed that she was on the way to see chickens on her Gatcombe Park estate when the accident happened but has no memory of what followed. Despite the uncertainty, her injuries indicated that the incident likely involved the princess being struck by a horse.

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In an interview after a whirlwind two-day tour of Cape Town that ended on Wednesday, the King’s sister was asked about her future and whether retirement was an option and replied: “It really isn’t written in, no. It isn’t really an option, no, I don’t think so. You’re jolly lucky… if you can continue to be more or less compos mentis and last summer I was very close to not being Take each day as it comes, they say.”

Asked if she remembered anything about the accident she said: “No, nothing.” When questioned whether the last thing she recalled was walking into a field, Anne said: “No, don’t even remember that. I know where I thought I was going and that was to go to the chickens, no, nothing to do with horses.”

She added that seeing the chickens was “my regular visit, I don’t have any idea what I was doing in the field, because I never normally went that way. It just reminds you, shows you – you never quite know, something (happens) and you might not recover.”

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After the accident, an air ambulance and emergency services were dispatched to her Gloucestershire estate and, following medical care at the scene, the princess was transferred to Southmead Hospital in Bristol by road for tests, treatment and observation. The princess spent five nights in hospital after the accident on June 23 and did not return to public royal duties until almost three weeks later.

Asked about any lasting ill effects, she lightened the mood and joked: “Apparently not, at least I don’t think so. As far as I know, nobody else thinks so – they haven’t been honest enough to tell me yet. So far so good. You are sharply reminded that every day is a bonus really.”

Anne was due to visit South Africa with her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence but he missed the trip after suffering a suspected torn ligament from an injury he suffered while working on the Gatcombe estate.

Anne back in the UK today at Grand Military Gold Cup Day at Sandown Park Racecourse ( 
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PA)During her Cape Town visit, Anne laid a wreath at a Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) memorial, the first to recognise the sacrifices of black South Africans and other races who died working as First World War labourers helping Britain’s war effort in east and south-west Africa.

She performed the task as CWGC president, a role that had been carried out by the Duke of Kent, 89, since 1970 with Anne taking over in 2023 due to his advancing years. The princess said: “I’m very lucky to take on from the Duke of Kent the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, but he’s been doing that for a very long time, he did it very well and has covered the globe in support of them.

“And I’m perfectly certain he was really reluctant to give that up, but in the end, he felt physically that he couldn’t travel as much, and he couldn’t be as efficient in supporting – and I was lucky enough to be asked.

“On the one hand, you go for as long as you can, but you have to accept there are some things you can’t do anymore, and he did that, and I’m the beneficiary of that which has allowed me to take that on.”

Anne is a key member of the King’s slimmed-down working monarchy and has played an important role as she stepped up in support of Charles amid his cancer diagnosis. The princess is also known for her no-nonsense approach and her commitment to royal duty. She carried out her first public engagement in 1969 aged 18 when she opened an educational and training centre in Shropshire and a year later began her longest association with a charity, becoming president of Save the Children and later patron.

The Centre for Early Childhood, which has been set up by the Princess of Wales, has revealed a major update in its work today, which has left Kate delighted

The Princess of Wales is thrilled after receiving a major boost for part of her ‘life’s work’ that is set to be her key focus as she returns to duties.

It has been revealed today by the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, set up by Kate, that thousands more families are set to benefit from a project that promotes babies’ wellbeing after it has been expanded to eight more areas.

The project will see the expansion of a tool, called the ‘Alarm Distress Baby Scale’ (ADBB) be used by health visitors within routine checks at eight NHS trusts across the UK. It focuses on a baby’s social behaviours such as eye contact, facial expression and activity levels to help health visitors and families better understand the ways babies express their feelings.

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The news comes just a week after Kate revealed her relief that she is now in remission from cancer after carrying out her first solo public engagement since her cancer diagnosis almost one year ago by meeting patients at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London. A senior palace source said that as the princess continues on her gradual return to public-facing engagements, early childhood and social and emotional development will continue to be a key focus of her work.

And even though the princess had taken time out of the spotlight in recent months to focus on her chemotherapy treatment and recovery, royal sources added that she has constantly been kept up to date on the world of the Centre for Early Childhood and is “really thrilled” to see that the initial trial in South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust and Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust has been a success and that it is now being extended to more locations across the England, Scotland and Wales.

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They added: “The work of the Centre for Early Childhood continues to shine a light on just how important the first five years of life are for any baby and the role we can all play. The princess is delighted to see the expansion of the ADBB trial and looks forward to following it closely.”

Kate personally suggested that the tool could be used in Britain after seeing a similar system during a royal visit to Denmark. It can be used to recognise early signs of psychological distress, enabling specialist support to be accessed as soon as it is needed.

The Centre for Early Childhood then worked with the Institute of Health Visiting and Oxford University to test it in the UK. The centre funded the trial’s first phase last year, which reported “overwhelmingly” positive results after it conducted research into using the tool when health visitors carry out routine checks on babies at six to eight weeks.

Christian Guy, Executive Director of The Centre for Early Childhood, said: “We know that warm, loving, responsive interactions with those closest to them during the earliest weeks and months of a baby’s life are crucial in promoting positive brain development.

“Health visitors do such a vital job in our communities. I am delighted that we are now able to give more teams across the UK the support they need to help thousands of families to better understand their babies and build nurturing relationships, laying the strongest possible foundations for all that is to come in the years that follow.”

While Alison Morton, Chief Executive of the Institute of Health Visiting said: “We are delighted to have the continued support from the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood to deliver the second phase of this exciting programme of work. As we know, babies can’t talk, but there is significant evidence that their early experiences influence their future outcomes.

“The expansion of the use of the modified ADBB tool in a wider range of health visiting services will allow us to consider its future implementation and sustainability, and ensure more families get the right support and babies can thrive.”

A Dragons’ Den star was found dead in a woodland area last year in North Wales, an inquest heard

A Dragons’ Den contestant was found dead in a woodland area on October 1, an inquest heard.

Graeme Turner appeared on the show in 2010 where he pitched a children’s customisable wallpaper kit to investors. The contestant was looking for a sum of £50,000 for 5% of his firm but the dragons didn’t take the opportunity. The children’s kit helped parents to transform their child’s bedroom into their favourite football stadium.

He continued with his business without the investments from the panel. In the inquest, it was heard the 53-year-old was found last year in Pwllheli in North Wales. Coroner Kate Robertson gave the verdict of suicide during the hearing this week. His funeral took place on January 16.

His son paid tribute to the businessman on Facebook at the end of the year. Along with a picture of his father, his son wrote: “I have just lost the best, strongest, kindest, most loyal, courageous dad I have ever had and known, he was the godfather the inspiration in my life. I am devastated and that is an understatement.” Friends and family took to the comment section to offer their support during the family’s difficult time.

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Friends also paid tribute to the Dragons’ Den contestant, with one user writing: “It’s with a heavy heart to announce we lost a very good friend and past member of The Supporters Club prior to Christmas.

“Graeme Turner sadly passed away after a long battle with illness.” Another person commented: “A great man and I had the privilege to be in his company on many occasions in my time.” One heartbroken person said: “Very sad news, Graeme was a true gentleman and will be sadly missed by all Condolences to Graeme family and friends.”

One friend posted: “An absolute gentleman who will be sadly missed by all who knew him, my thoughts are with his family at this sad time, safe now in the arms of Jesus,” and another added: “RIP Graeme, memories that will last a lifetime, thoughts are with all the family at this sad time.”

Another commented: “Sorry for your loss mate such sad news he was a great man who I knew you looked upon with great respect hope your as well as can be.”

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Loose Women star Charlene White previously revealed the real reason why she doesn’t wear a poppy on air but viewers tuning into the ITV show are not happy

Loose Women’s Charlene White has sparked backlash from viewers as she appeared on screen without a poppy.

During Friday’s (November 1st) episode of the hit ITV daytime chat show, viewers and the live studio audience were joined by Charlene and co-stars Nadia Sawalha, Judi Love and Frankie Bridge

Introducing the show, Charlene started off by saying: “We’ve got that Friday feeling guys. Welcome to your final Loose Women of the week and we definitely have that Friday feeling.”

She added: “It’s the first of November, which means we are heading a lot closer to Christmas.” However just minutes in, eagle-eyed viewers were quick to notice that Charlene was the only panellist that wasn’t weaning a poppy live on air.

Loose Women’s Charlene White sparked backlash from viewers on Friday afternoon

It didn’t take long for fans to rush straight to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their reaction. One fan asked: “Where’s your poppy Charlene????????? #LooseWomen.”

Another said: “So what acceptable reason has Charlene got to NOT wear a poppy like most people would.” A third commented: “Anyone know why Charlene isn’t wearing a poppy?”

Meanwhile one viewer leaped to Charlene’s defence and said: “The poppy police are pathetic, bet there the same people who usually harp on about free speech yet they can’t handle someone not wearing a poppy #LooseWomen.”

However Charlene has previously revealed the real reason behind her decision not to wear a poppy as she admitted that she feels ‘uncomfortable’ supporting just one charity above others.

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She also said that the racist and sexist abuse that she receives made the decision even more difficult. The TV presenter explained: “I support and am patron of a number of charities, and due to impartiality rules, I am not allowed to visually support them all whilst presenting news programmes. That includes things like a red ribbon for World Aids Day, or a purple band for Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.

“Both these and many more charities do great things in the UK, but I’m not allowed to give them exposure on screen. So I feel uncomfortable supporting just one charity above all others, namely The Royal British Legion, but I fully support my colleagues who do choose to wear the poppy on screen.”

Charlene said that the racist and sexist abuse that she receives made the decision even more difficult. ( 
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Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)However, she went on to say that she continues to wear a poppy when she isn’t on screen. “In my private life, it’s very different. I wear a poppy on Armistice Day – in fact I wear one that my friend Jen’s mum knitted for me a few years ago, she explained. “And I proudly have one of the ceramic poppies from the Tower Of London on my mantelpiece.

“So please don’t think that I don’t support the work that our service personnel do, or that I don’t understand the sacrifices made by servicemen and women 100 years ago. I do.”

Charlene explained that her dad and uncle were part of the armed forces and she made it clear that she thinks it’s important to fight for freedom of speech.

She said: “I come from a Forces family. My Dad served in the RAF, and my uncle served in the Army. When I first decided not to wear the poppy on screen, I spoke to both of them to make sure they were okay with it. And they both support my decision.

Charlene added: “It is always important to remember what my family, your family, and millions of people over many generations have fought for: the right to choose, and the right of freedom of speech and expression.”